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A haunting concerto by Thomas de Hartmann, and a spectacular surprise debut by Anna Handler at BSO - Joshua Bell joined the orchestra for de Hartmann's 1943 concerto, which was written in response to the Nazi invasion of Ukraine.

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don aucoin review - Two well-known literary figures unite in 'A Sherlock Carol' The Lyric Stage production features Sherlock Holmes attempting to resolve a case about Ebenezer Scrooge.

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Eddie Murphy to receive life achievement award from the American Film Institute -- Murphy is the 51st recipient of the AFI life achievement award, which was first handed out in 1973 to John Ford.

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Richard Lamparski, author of 'Whatever Became Of ...?' books, dies at 93 -- He turned his obsession with forgotten stars into 11 volumes of pop-culture nostalgia, movie trivia, and biographical glimpses.

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Holiday Arts Guide - Things to do this holiday season: 64 events, concerts, festivals, family-friendly activities, markets, and more - From strolling through Snowport to riding the Polar Express, here are dozens of fun things to do in Boston this holiday season.

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Do you hear what I hear? AI tunes might be taking over holiday playlists

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From 'Bad Santa' to 'Star Wars Holiday Special,' holiday streaming options

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Read more stories from our Holiday Arts Guide

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Fugees rapper Pras Michel sentenced to 14 years in prison over illegal donations to Obama campaign -- In April 2023, a federal jury convicted Michel of 10 counts, including conspiracy and acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government.

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RI SPORTS - The Providence stories in former Friar star God Shamgod's memoir: From Kobe to homelessness - God Shammgod, the star point guard who led the Friars to the 1997 Elite Eight and is the namesake for one of the great crossover moves of all time, wrote a memoir, "The Word of God."

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Lainey Wilson wins entertainer of the year at 2025 CMA Awards -- The CMA Awards are nominated and voted on by members of the Country Music Association, which includes music executives, artists, publicists, songwriters and other industry professionals.

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Revisiting a Black artist who rearranged history to uncloak difficult truths -- The work of Fred Wilson, which confronts race in revealing and groundbreaking ways, is on view at Brandeis University's Rose Art Museum.

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Concert Review - Noah Kahan brings big hometown love to benefit at MGM Music Hall - The sold-out show benefited his Busyhead Project and the Red Sox Foundation.

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From Locke-Ober to the Franklin Public Library -- What they have in common is the Gilded Age painter Tommaso Juglaris.

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'Come See Me in the Good Light': New documentary chronicles 'rock star' poet Andrea Gibson's cancer journey -- The documentary explores the late Maine native's life after receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis.

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'Human nature doesn't change.' Ken Burns on what we learn from the American Revolution. -- Fifty years after he made his first film, the legendary director is preparing to release his magnum opus.

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Cult classic 'Grey Gardens' marks 50th anniversary at the Cabot -- The Maysles brothers' documentary on 'Big' and 'Little' Edie Beale will be celebrated for its film merits and lingering influence on pop culture.

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Jimmy Kimmel to Trump: 'I'll quit my show if you leave office'

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When Steven Spielberg helped launch 'Columbo'

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A Capitol idea for a hundred years

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Elizabeth Warren says on The Late Show: 'And with Jeffrey Epstein, I really mean, follow the money'

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In 1974, a demo of Talking Heads' 'Psycho Killer' was recorded in a R.I. apartment. Now, it's finally being released.

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From timeless classics to new hits: 20 must-give books

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'Train Dreams,' 'High Horse: The Black Cowboy,' plus more new movies and TV shows to stream

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Westbound on the Mass. Pike, a 'Friendly' reminder of bygone days

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Plunder New England: The Louvre heist grabbed attention, but smaller museums are the more likely targets

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'Fun Home' cuts deep at the Huntington

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New Arms and Armor Galleries shine at Worcester Art Museum

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Yo-Yo Ma didn't want to do 'just another' sold-out Bach concert at Symphony Hall. So he found ways to let more people in.

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Boston band Couch bring 'Big Talk' — and major momentum — to Roadrunner

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When Comics Come Home called, Erin Maguire answered

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'Rental Family' is a real keeper

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From Bauhaus to outhouse: Historic New England opens design competition for public restroom

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Pianist Eric Lu risked his reputation entering one of the world's toughest competitions a second time. Then he won.

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